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, 1887-12-22
PANIC IN ROCHESTER.
Fearful Explosions and Fire
Cause Great Losses.
Kilrain Claims the Champion
ship of the World.
A Vessel Burned, But the Crew
Rescued.
A Terrific Explosion.

ROCHESTER, N. Y, Dec. 2l.-Shortly
before $3.50 this afternoon a terrific explo-
sion occurred in The front of the Poole -four
mills, which was felt for a long distance.
A few seconds after other explosions fol,
lowed in rapid succession. Instantly
flames burst from the rear of the mill, the
walls fell in, and fire burned with great
fury, spreading to other buildings with
great rapidity. The explosion was caused
by naptha gas in the sewers. Fourteen
thousand gallons had been pumped
through the pipe line from the oil works
to the gas works and some break in the
line allowed a considerable quantity to
escape into the adjoining sewers, when
they became surcharged with gas and ii
made its way into the mill and exploded.
The fire then communicated through the
mains in the middle of the street.
The explosions continued at such fire.
quent intervals for the first half hour that
the people were deferred from going any
where near the fire. Women and child
rem were rushing about frantically scream
ing for their relatives, whom they sup
posed had been burned in the mills. 1t
is not known how many persons were at
many escaped. At midnight the fire is
under control.
The aggregate damage will probably ex-
coed 5000, 900. AT midnight it is believed
that four persons are killed. They are
Frederick Withon, Edward A. Webster,
Abram Rogers and John Lee. The in
iured will number at least twenty. Most
of them are bruised and cut.
, 1887-12-22

None of the girls met with Germany's
rown prince. He travelled with his wife
and sister through the Tyrol, stopping at
the ordinary inns, but riding in his own
car or carriage. The two women with
him startled our girls by the plainness of
their attire. Fancy the wife of the heir
apparent of Prussia in a chip Jockey hat,
with n bit of ribbon and a guinea hens
feather in front, and clad i'll a suit Of
brown lady's cloth, with a little braiding
on the basque and just the plainest OF
Y kirts, without n half yard to spared
This is the way she dressed. 1t increased
the ]Cternness of her appearance. They
were very private. They ate alone, and
if they wanted to go out On a balcony or
anywhere about the inn at which they
were stopping everybody was kept out of
the way. The COMMUNICATIONS from
the west were simply crazy to speak to
him, but not one got a chance. They
took their revenge by plying him more
loudly for a henpecked husband than for
a dying man.-Tourist in Philadelphia
Times.
, 1887-12-22
Shot His Daughters Betrayer.

DUBLIN, Dec. 2I.-Capt. Dunno, lately
governor of Castle Bar jail and ex-officer
of the United States army, has been com
mitted for trial for firing a revolver at
Rev. Henry Melville, whom Dunno
charges with seducing his daughter.
Melville, on being examined, said his
real name was Peter Higgings. lie had
been a customs clerk and horse dealer.
He was divorced from his first wife in
America. He admitted having seduced
Miss Dunno. He said Dunno thrashed
him before firing at him. Heavy bail was
offered by Dunno, but refused.
, 1887-12-22

The vocabulary of French Christian
names for girls was severely strained in
he selection made by the Duchess
d'Auxy for her infant, who is perhaps
the only countess ever born to the title in
the United States. The duchess before
her marriage was Miss Charlotte Antoi-
nette de Cazaune Lamar, a niece of Sec
rotary Lamar, who is the countess god
father. The baby is launched into life
under the burden of this appellation:
Countess CAME Felicite Lucille Belynde
Marie Rose Ange.-Cleveland Leader.
, 1887-12-22
ChicaPo'S Win.

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 2l.-A close
game OF ball played this afternoon be-
tween the Chicago's and Philadelphlas
was won by the former club with a score
of four to two. TIE battery for the Chi
cago's was Ryan and Carroll, and Foutz,
pitcher for the st. Louis Browns, in the
right field. Crane and Mcclure formed
the battery for the Philadelphias.
, 1887-12-22
KiIraln CLAIMS the championsl

LONDON, Dec. 2l.-In an interview to-
day Kilrain said he would ignore Sulli-
vans challenge till the latter had fought
Mitchell.
A notice was posted in Fleet street that
Kilrain claims the championship. Smith
is indignant at Kilrain' s assumption of the
title and says he is willing to fight Kilrain
again to morrow.
Mr.. Bull OF Windsor offers to match
Kilrain against Sullivan for 5000 a side.
New YORK, Dec. 2l.-Kilrain's back
e., Fox, received a c~ablegram from Ref
cree Atkinson to day, saying that
Kilrain was ready and willing to fight
Smith, and claims the championship Of
the world and the belt. Smith refuses tc
renew the fight. Fox replied that il
Smith does not fight he will claim the full
stakes and the championship of the world
for Kilrain, and hat Smiths backdowr
must be publicly announced.
, 1887-12-22
TELEGRAPHIC BREvITIEs.

Cardinal Lorendo llariono Randi died
in Rome yesterday.
Toff Wall, the p%ugilist, will leave Lon.
don for America in February next
Hurd, Waite Il Co., dry goods, of
Brooklyn, assigned yesterday. Liabili-
ties, S175, 000.
Ex-Public Printer S. p. Rounds, who
died at Omaha last Saturday, was buried
at Chicago yesterday.
Editor Hooper, following O'Brien's ex-
ample, refuses to wear prison clothes and
remains dav and night in bed.
The Marquis of Clanricarde has issued
100 fresh writs of eiectment against the
tenants of his Woodford estate.
In Joint session yesterday the Virginia
legislature formally declared John s.. Bar
bour elected United States senator.
A dispatch from Albuquerque, N. NJ,
says that the report of the capture OF
BeInal, the Mexican bandit, is untrue.
The Great Eastern has been sold to a
London metal firm for ZIG, 100. The
vessel is to be broken up as old metal.
lie Temps (Paris) says the Russian gov
eminent has informed the allied powers
that the movements of troops in Poland
has ceased.
The report of the commission to inves-
tigate the affairs of the Pacific railroads
will not be sent to congress by the presi-
dent until after recess.
On the opening OF the Berlin bourse
yesterday the tone was very firm on &C
count of rumors that Prince Ferdinand
of Bulgaria had abdicated.
Secretary Whitney has issued instruc-
tons to send a naval vessel on a cruise
after the enormous raft from Nova Scotia,
now adrift in the path of European YES
sells, to learn of its presence and IT posi-
bic tow it to a place of safety.
A dispatch from Belgrade says that
King Milan, in addressing the deputies
at the recent Seryian celebration, said:
THE horizon is dark and fearful and war
seems to be impending. Servia must be
prepared to defend her interests"
The case of the state of Michigan VS..
Governor Swineford of Alaska, being an
action to compel defendant to render an
accounting of furds placed in his hands
as commissioner to the New Orleans ex-
position, was decided yesterday in favor
of plaintiff.
At a meeting of the State Wool Grow
ers' Association yesterday at New Castle.
Pa. d platform of principles was adopted
condemning as unstatesmanlike and un-
fair that part of the presidents message
practically recommending the placing Of
wool on the free list.
, 1887-12-22
Stopping Contract Labor.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2l.-Secretary
Fairchild took official notice to-day of a
report that 200 Belgian miners are to be
imported to take the places of miners in
the Lehigh region now on strike. He
sent kilograms to the collectors of customs
at New York, Philadelphia, Boston and
Baltimore, instructing them to be v%igilant
in preventing any violation of the alien
contract law.
, 1887-12-22

s. Kellner still has the largest stock Of
ladies' and children's cloaks and wraps in
this city. If you are in need of a gar
ment, go there and price them, for in
order to close out his stock soon he will
sell you one for about one half what
other stores will ask you for similar gar
mnnia
, 1887-12-22

That brings with it gusts of rain from the
northeast. When the wind blows from
that quarter on a wet day, the rheumatic
are apt to suffer, even if seated by their
ain comfortable ingle" in a cosy arm
chair. A few wineglassiulls Of Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters-most genial and COM
forting OF specifics-will afford them I'M
speakable relief. There is ample proof
on record of its efficacy in this disease,
more particularly if used for its reliet at
the outset. Chills and fever, dyspepsia.
constipation, liver complaint, and a lack
Of tone in the kidneys and bladder, should
also be treated with this useful family
medicine of botanic origin. Appetite i'm
proves, refreshing slumber once more
visits the weary eyelids of the nervous,
and the circulation is enriched and acccl-
Grated in consequence of its invigorating
and regulating action. Use it as n pro.
tector after getting wet.
, 1887-12-22

My stock of goods damaged by the late
fire | will offer for sale on Friday Dec.
9th for prices to suit the customers. Look
out for good bargains. l.. LOEB.
, 1887-12-22

Remember, children, that Rhodes &
Troxell give a fine Christmas card with
every dollars worth of goods bought dur
ing the holidays.
, 1887-12-22

Church music in New York city en-
ploys not far from 1000 organists and
vocalists, whose annual salaries amount
to ut least $3.50, 900.
, 1887-12-22

Prior TO rentOUat on
ian. 4, 10 The IA. Of r..
block, DR.. w. ". Hunt sUtH
offer special Inducements
TO purchasers Of Holiday
Goods. eau and see sUhat
~ handsome present can
be bought for ~ small
price.
, 1887-12-22

Arc you weak and weary, overworked
and tired? Hoods ~SarsaparilIa is Just the
medicine to purify your blood and give you
strength.
, 1887-12-22
Tho Markets-stocks and Cattle.

Tho Markets-Stocks and Cattle.
New York, Dec. 2l.-The stock
market again broke the record for dull
ness to-day and there was an utter lack of
outside interest. The tone of the market
for the day, however, was frmer. caused
by the covering OF short contracts. In
none OF the active stocks did the extreme
fluctuations exceed l per cent. There
were n few buying orders in Kansas Il
Texas and Union Pacific daring the first
hour, and later Chicago covered some
shorts, but the remainder of the business
was confined to local traders. Shortly
after opening the prices 6rmed up slowly
and by | o'clock advanced, ranging up
uutil I per cent had been established.
After that there was a heavy tone to deal
Iugs and the close was firm at fractional
gains from opening figures
Governments dull but steady.
Mining shares dull. Money 4C95 per
cent.
Copper Market steady. Lake. $l7.GO.
Petroleum opened weak at SO3, but
after selling down to S0s became strong
and advanced on large trading to 81, and
the close was strong at Sl4. Sales, 2,546,-
900 barrels.
Following are closing prices of stocks:
Gacihc -. Nv American Express,
1906; Canada Pacific, 81; Canada South
ern, 55i; Central Pacific, 35; Burlington,
i2S4; Delaware, Lackawanna, 1864; Dem
yer & Rio Grande, 81; Erie, 2S5; Lake
Shore, 94s; Louisville & Nashville, COZ;
Michigan Central. SGT; Kansas & Texas,
Is; New York Central, 1893; Northern
Pacific. %; preferred, 46; Northwest
ern, l06f; Oregon improvement, Ash;
Navigation, ssh; Transcontinental, 2Os;
Pacific Mail. 50; Panama, :; Rock
Island, II24; Milwaukee Il St. Paul,
"a; Reading, 654; Texas Pacific, 25;
Union Pacific, $50; United States Ex-
press, ga; Fargo, 80; Western Union,
76B.
CHICAGO. Dec. 2l.-Cnttle-Reccipts
5000; market strong and l0(915c higher;
choice, S5.65; shipping steers. $500
(94. go; stockers and feeders, 81 $50
3.35; Texas cattle, 81. S5@3.0O.
Sheep-Receipts 5000; market strong;
natives, $3.00@4. IS; Western, $3.25@
400; Texans, 81. 25(3 3. so.
Wheat-Market easy. Cash, 76B;
January 76E; Nav sat.
, 1887-12-22
GhiIdren's cIONkS at eC-
srehneIy IOlU prices. myers

A new line of scarfs Just in, especially
for the holiday trade. |. Greentree.
, 1887-12-22

IlDOss't sUaste yOuI' money
achen yOM can get sstch bar
gains at HOlt'S.
, 1887-12-22

My line of IGdies' and
chitdren'S CEOaks, NeiU-
markets and short sDraDs
IS the largest and the prices
gNNrahtte the LOlUest.
flyers.
, 1887-12-22

Great bargains at L. Loeb's,
, 1887-12-22

rchives & Historical Dept; Cheyenne, Hvo.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-01-02
Never Wears an OyercOat.

A writer in The New York Times saws:
.Cranks do not exhaust themselves. A half
dozen uptown young men have banded to-
gether not TO wear overcoats this winter, pro
viding penalties for breaking their vows ~
Our Uncle George Tillman has been at Wash
ington for many winters, some of them most
severe, and yet he has never worn an over
coat. The venerable Hannibal Hamlin was
the solitary predecessor Of Mr.. Tillman in
this particular, but the South Carolina states
man and philosopher was ahead of the Maine
politician, because he did not wear an under
shirt and slept with the window open while
the blizzards were blowing fragments of the
north pole atmospherically over the federal
capital
Now, MIR. Tillman is no crank He is un-
commonly healthy, and attributes his freedom
from colds and pneumonia to discar,ling the
overcoat. He always walks to and from the
Capitol, taking care to keep his feet and
hands warm and his chest protected by a
thick sack coat. Ii anything like cold is
developed lie washes his neck and head with
alcohol and toasts his feet at the furnace fire.
meanwhile eating but little, and that Of the
simplest fare He does not drink ardent
spirits at all 1t may be that the rich Young
men Of New York, alarmed at the degen-
eracy Of their species, have hit upon a
method OF obtaining some of the high physi-
cal health of South Carolina sage We
commend to these New York young men
Mr.. Tillmans sobriety az well as his dis,iain
OF overcoats. The possession of a temperate
appetite may be essential to the safe abandon
ment of the outer wrap.-Augusta Ga
Chronicle
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-01-02
hE MET LORD MACAUlAY.

A Westerner's Experience In England.
Chat with a Pleasant Old Gentleman.
Not long ago was talking with old
gentleman who has for years been in the iron
business as a commission merchant in a
western city, who, early in his career, went
to England to make a study Of iron manu-
facture in conjunction with a visit for
pleasure.
aOne day, ~ he said, II went to a London
book store to find q certain work on metal
lurgy l could not find in America, and while
there a pleasant old gentleman came in and
began looking around pretty much as I was
doing. We came together presently, and soon
were chatting pleasantly on books and other
matters and told him who i was and what
was seeking He told me he knew the work,
and, though it was rare, thought he might
find it, and at once began a search through
the rack, shelves and out-of- the way corners,
and finally came up smiling from a dark
place with the book in his hands. l thanked
him, and, taking the volume TO the dealer,
ordered it laid aside, and at the same time
ordered the late numbers OF Macaulay's
works, which were appearing in parts and
some OF which / had brought to America.
told my new friend that in my estimation
Macaulay was the greatest English writer,
and that / had read everything he had
written, as far as I knew. He smiled pleas
antly, and after a few moments further con-
versation we parted, with the hope of meet
ing again. The next morning l left London
for York, and when had settled myself in
the compartment assigned me | found my
travelling companion to be the old gentleman
had met in the book store the dac previ-
ously. Twas glad 10 see him and told him
was bound for York, and he said he was GO
ing there, too. This pleased me and settled
down for n good talk, for he was exceedingly
. entertaining and thoroughly the gentleman.
We made no stops for some time, and when
we did | noticed q large crowd at the station.
""fhere must be some distinguished per,
Dn aboard the train,' l said, and these
people are here to see him.
"'Possibiy, he answered, with smile like
the one he gave ne the day before among the
books, and we continued our talk At the
next station there was a larger crowd, and
getting outside asked what was going on,
and some one told me Lord Macaulay was
on the train. / went back to report to my
friend.
Lord Macaulay is on the train said
that's what brings the people out, and I'D
give a good deal to see him myself He
smiled again. I'm Lord Macaulay,' he said
with almost a schoolgirl blush, and reached
out with American enthusiasm and shook
hands with him so heartily and earnestly
that he laughed till tears ran down his
cheeks.
.when we reached York he invited me tc
dine with him, and at the dinner he extended
further invitation for me to visit his home
and his family, and did il, and to this day
Macaulay Is one OF my brightest and pleas
ATTEST memories."-Dramatic Times.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-01-02

Few people have ever seen the pistol with
which John Wilkes Booth murdered Presi-
dent Lincoln, but it is still in the possession
of the government, and probably will be for
many generations to come. The accomplices
of the assassin were tried by a military COM
mission, and all the exhibits in connection
with the hearing were retained in the custody
OF the war department. The pistol is a small,
old fashioned derringer, with hammer trigger
OF the old style, and a barrel but two or
three inches long, and bore sufficient to
carry very large bullet
Small revolvers were not made in the days
when this murderous weapon was used with
such deadly effect as to make a whole world
mourn, the cumbersome navy revolvers
being the nearest approach to pocket piece,
and 1t is probable that Booth chose it be-
cause, being small he could easily drop it
into his pocket and draw it forth when
needed 1t would almost slip easily into his
vest pocket. 1t must have been long in uss
before 1t was fired to kill Lincoln, for the
woodwork or stock is worn as IL from much
rough handling, and there is every appear
ance Of age about the thing. While not a.
large as the British Bulldog" which Guiteau
used in his assault upon the lamented Gar
field, it looks every bit as dangerous
jngton Cor. Cleveland Leader
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-01-02

1t cures Consuup ption; 1t cures Asthma;
Rho una ism: it cures Dyspepsia: it cures
nstipation: it cures Headache; it cuIes
Nervous ProstrstiOn; it cures diseases OF
Females; it cures Blood Poison; it cures
Sleeplessncss; IL cures Paralysis: il eradicates
Malaris: it rest ores Lost Voice; it equalizes
the Circulatio ion; it builds up all BROKEN Down
and DebiIitated People.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-01-02
DEVOTION.

Just as the hill llcrowned lake reflects the sky
That DER il bends-shines blue when II IL blue,
Es gray when dim and hoary clouds float by,
And bright when sunset limns a gorgeous hue
The tapestries Of eve with crimson dye,
And CLEANS when nights soft dusky hands
renew
The heavens star studded diadem on high,
Whose million jewels giisten clear and true;
So IL reflected in maiden's eye,
Through lashes long or dropping eyelids shy
Each changing mood OF him whom she loves
best;
Whether In sorrow dim or gladness bright,
Love shines with constant and devoted light
Through her souls windows, ever sehcon-
fessedy john NJ. Cameron
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-01-02

Competition has reduced the fare in London
buses to one penny.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-01-02
Wis mediCatrix Natura.
OXYGEN GAS TAKES THE LEAD!
The Greatest Healing Agent Of The Nineteenth Century, Natures
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Science ProCla ms Il to be the Rational Method
Of Curing DlseaseAll Deransed Conditions
Of the Human System Restored to
Health by It's Influences

Try it for your case. Go to DIR. Coles' Office.
for reference to people who are now taking
his Con pound oxygen Treatment. and you
will not procrastinate another day.
80 Consultation free. Avoid fatal ter
mination Of your case before it is too late.
Oxygen Gas is manufactured and dispensed
by
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dela-tf Office in Criil's Block.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1887-02-10
Ancient Albion.

The British Islands were formerly
covered with vast forests. Robber
bands at one time infested the woods,
of whom Robin Hood, Of Sherwood
Forest, is most noted. A continually
increasing population and the advance
ment of science have changed the
aspect; these places have now become
the abodes of peaceful, civilized and
friendly men; the desert and impene-
trable forests are changed Into marts Of
industry, cultivated fields, rich gardens
and magnificent cities. Towns and
cities of the Britons were generally
built in valleys upon the margin Of
o stream or river for the convenience
of water and security from winds. Sur
rounded by impervious woods and
secured by a rampant and fosse, they
were sufficiently strong to resist the
ordinary attacks of their enemies. The
Roman soldiers were as much accus-
toned to the use of the plough as the
shield, and were as industrious in
peace as they were brave in war.
When they had fixed their camps, they
availed themselves Of the advantages
the surrounding country presented, in
order to secur to themselves the neces-
sary supplies. Woods were cut down,
the ground cleared and ploughed up,
and roads were constructed from
station to station, to facilitate the con-
yeyance of goods, and collect their
forces together with more ease and
expedition on any sudden emergency.
The Roman custom of grazing in Italy
was adopted in the remotest parts Of
their widely extended empire. The
dry ground of the hills and the moist
meadows of the vale were successfully
the pasture of their flocks and herds
During the summer they confined then
to the marshes and low grounds, and OF
the approach Of winter they drov,
them up to thehills. Our Anglo-Saxol
forefathers in the forests of oak an,
beech rared large numbers of shee,
and swine, and in the rich pastures an,
open downs of the south and west.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1887-02-10

For the Company.
Address THE UNION PUBLISHING
COMPANY, Nashville, Tenn.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1887-02-10
A Man Of Grief.
like LAZARUS.
His Relief and Joy.

The Doctor says: When Mr.. James Ed
wards. of senoi, began to take "Guinn's Pr
oneer Blood Renewer," l saw him. He
was covered, body and ~extremities, with q
characteristic syphilitic eruption that SEEM
ed to have baffled all treatment. / saw him
the second time In about ton days, when he
was so changed in appearance by having the
scales removed and the eruption healed,
that / hardly knew him, and in a remarkably
short time he was relieved OF all appearance
OF the disease.
N. b. DREwRY, NJ. d.
Spalding county, Ga.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1887-02-10
New Salvation Army Schemes.

: The Salvation army have decided to
add a new department to their oper-
atoms in London. 1t Is proposed to
take two or three rooms in all the
poorer districts Of London, which are
to be occupied by a mar and his wife
or two women (members of the army.
who will be provided with common
medicine and lint for bandages, and a
stock of pals, brushes, clothes, etc.
Every morning these people will visit
the poor people living in the neighbour
hood, and where they find the rooms in
a dirty condition they will clean them.
Having thus gained an entry, they are
to pay their attention to the spiritual
welfare of the people. The medicines
will be given, where necessary, without
charge. They are also to visit the
gates and endeayor to get discharged
prisoners to seek the Salvation army.